My new Photo Booth Kiosk

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mike james

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Here's a couple of pics of our photo kiosk just finished. We are going with pipe and drape for either back drop or booth (customers choice). Since taking the pics I put 2 more coats of Duratex paint on the boxes.

It's made in 2 sections so it will fit in a car. The top holds stealth switch 2, green arcade button, usb speakers, cam, Acer monitor, 2' light, and strip plug. Bottom box is storage for printer, ink and paper, cords, and drapes.

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That Duratex is nice paint isn't it? Thats what I used on my speakers. Expensive but worth it!
 
Thanks for all the kind words. And a big Thank You to Rickryan for sharing info with me and pointing me in the right direction. That Duratex kicks tail! After those pics I put 2 more coats on and I am very happy how it came out. When I get it all setup I will shoot another pic or two and post them to share.

Thanks Mike
 
mike james said:
Thanks for all the kind words. And a big Thank You to Rickryan for sharing info with me and pointing me in the right direction. That Duratex kicks tail! After those pics I put 2 more coats on and I am very happy how it came out. When I get it all setup I will shoot another pic or two and post them to share.

Thanks Mike
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Looks better than mine..........dang you. :)
 
Thanks for the kind words Rick. And Thank You again for the help. Most of the photo booth site folks won't share much info!

djsarge lol. Please share pics of your booth. 1) Light source in my Kiosk is 2 24" fluorescent bulbs. Not shown in the pics above, I have to chrome par 38 cans with daytime CFL bulbs with defussion paper. I will mount them up on the trussing in my pipe and drape booth. I hope that will be enough light. I can always add a couple more pars or a flash if needed.

2) To mount the screen I first used clear plexi then used small metal L brackets (2 brackets on everyside and top and bottom) screwed thru the plexi and into the wood. Then used several small bungees run acrossed in different directions to hold it in place. All the brackets fit tight to the monitor and with the bungees it's not going anywhere.
 
mike james said:
Thanks for the kind words Rick. And Thank You again for the help. Most of the photo booth site folks won't share much info!

djsarge lol. Please share pics of your booth. 1) Light source in my Kiosk is 2 24" fluorescent bulbs. Not shown in the pics above, I have to chrome par 38 cans with daytime CFL bulbs with defussion paper. I will mount them up on the trussing in my pipe and drape booth. I hope that will be enough light. I can always add a couple more pars or a flash if needed.

2) To mount the screen I first used clear plexi then used small metal L brackets (2 brackets on everyside and top and bottom) screwed thru the plexi and into the wood. Then used several small bungees run acrossed in different directions to hold it in place. All the brackets fit tight to the monitor and with the bungees it's not going anywhere.
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Mike, I tried the par38s and they weren't enough light (slow shutter speed). To boot, without a flash, the users didn't know when their picture was being taken (usually drunks). I dropped the pars and went to the camera's flash with diffusion, problem solved. I now can shoot at 1/100th of a second, taking care of all blurring issues.
 
The Spark Booth software won't trigger a flash. I use 2 clamp on desk lamps with 40 watt bulbs. My attendant runs everything and tries to keep the guests looking at the screen.
 

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Thanks Rick. Were you trying pars alone or did you try other lights with it? I was hoping to get by with the lights that are built in to the kiosk and a few pars.

DJsarge, wow I really like your setup. What webcam are you using? We are using the Logitech pro 9000. I hope our pics come out half that nice. They look fantastic! I'm not ready yet, but I may have some questions for you soon. On how to get the names and logos on the bottom of the pics and also some Sparkbooth settings. Very very good job.

Have you seen that Sparkbooth is in beta testing with DSLR camera's? That will be a nice upgrade when complete.

Mike
 
mike james said:
Thanks Rick. Were you trying pars alone or did you try other lights with it? I was hoping to get by with the lights that are built in to the kiosk and a few pars.

DJsarge, wow I really like your setup. What webcam are you using? We are using the Logitech pro 9000. I hope our pics come out half that nice. They look fantastic! I'm not ready yet, but I may have some questions for you soon. On how to get the names and logos on the bottom of the pics and also some Sparkbooth settings. Very very good job.

Have you seen that Sparkbooth is in beta testing with DSLR camera's? That will be a nice upgrade when complete.

Mike
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I use the same cam.
 
Explain to me because I just don't get it! If there is going to be a person operating the booth, won't it be simpler to have a quality professional camera, a light source and photo printer than this large object which has to be packed and unpacked? That is the way I see many guys doing it here in Houston, especially at the Holiday Events/Gigs.
 
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Explain to me because I just don't get it! If there is going to be a person operating the booth, won't it be simpler to have a quality professional camera, a light source and photo printer than this large object which has to be packed and unpacked? That is the way I see many guys doing it here in Houston, especially at the Holiday Events/Gigs.
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I'm seeing alot of photographers adding these to their services; seems natural to me that they would. Most are using the 'open-air' concept with a backdrop and some surrounding curtains (you just don't get the type of fun photos you would if it was left open). After viewing both types of photobooths, I prefer the open-air type with more room if there is going to be a personal photographer there taking professional shots. But, the smaller booths serve a purpose as well and definitely get a bit more 'R' rated. ;)
 
Ok gotcha!
 
ahoustondj said:
Explain to me because I just don't get it! If there is going to be a person operating the booth, won't it be simpler to have a quality professional camera, a light source and photo printer than this large object which has to be packed and unpacked? That is the way I see many guys doing it here in Houston, especially at the Holiday Events/Gigs.
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Personally, I think the booth concept connects with the clients and guests. I've seen them both in action and believe the booth draws people better. It also comes down to framing. In the open air concept, the photog has to adjust the camera to the subjects. In the booth, the subjects adjust themselves to the camera.
 
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